Eric Van Lustbader (born December 24, 1946)[1] is an American author of thriller and fantasy novels.
Lustbader was born and raised in Greenwich Village, where he developed interests in art and writing.
He lived downstairs from actress Lauren Bacall, and built orange-crate racers in Washington Square Park with actors Keith and David Carradine.
Before turning to writing full-time, he was employed by the New York City public school system, where he holds licenses in both elementary and early childhood education, and in the music business, where he worked for Elektra Records and CBS Records.
Writing for Cashbox magazine, he also covered such acts as Elton John, Santana, Roxy Music, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, David Bowie, and The Who.